Propane Tank Sparks Fire At Seafood Restaurant In Fallston

FALLSTON, MD — A fire broke out Friday morning at Natalie's Seafood Kitchen, forcing the restaurant to open a couple of hours later.

The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company stated that a propane tank fire spread to the building. The fire ignited around 5:44 a.m. at the eatery, which is located at 2315 Bel Air Road.

The damage from the fire was contained to an outdoor building that houses the restaurant's restrooms and beer cooler.

Nat's Hut also was closed Saturday due to the fire, and the scheduled live music performance was canceled, the business stated.

No injuries were reported.

"Buildings can be repaired, equipment can be replaced, but people are irreplaceable. We are so thankful no one was hurt," the restaurant stated on social media.

The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company was the primary responding rescue department. Mutual aid was provided by Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, APG Fire, Baltimore County Fire Department Station 55 and Station 8.